Victim/Witness Coordinator

Lafayette County is looking for a Victim/Witness Coordinator to join our District Attorney's Office located in Darlington, WI. This is a regular full-time position with starting pay of $22.18 per hour and full benefit package eligibility, including state retirement (pension).

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Position Summary: Works under the specific direction of the District Attorney. Provides information and assistance to victims and witnesses regarding restitution, court procedures, referrals to community agencies, etc., maintains records and prepares reports and forms as appropriate. Works with confidential information on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours at the direction of the District Attorney to accommodate court schedules and meetings with victims.
• Must have skills in word processing and written communication.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer terminal. typewriter, photocopier, calculator, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including police reports, medical records, insurance reports, medical assistance printouts, repair bills, medical bills, telephone messages, letters and other correspondence, criminal complaints, subpoenas, state, local and criminal codes, policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including semi-annual and annual reports and budgets, letters and other correspondence, victim impact statements, statistical reports, etc.
• Ability to use and interpret legal and basic accounting terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases with court personnel, physicians and other medical personnel, police agencies, crime victim services, attorneys and judges, sales representatives, and others.
• Comprehensive knowledge of office procedures including telephone answering, filing and other related office procedures.
• Ability to recognize sensitive matters and handle such matters in confidence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.18 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $0